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Dr. Aurelie Gerin

Lecturer Paediatrics and Child Health aurelie.gerin@wits.ac.za

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Aurélie Gerin is a clinical researcher whose work centers on pediatric infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on severe soft-tissue infections. She is recognized for contributions to evidence synthesis in necrotising fasciitis in children, addressing diagnostic challenges and clinical variability in this rare but life-threatening condition. Her research is published in peer-reviewed international journals.

Her systematic review on pediatric necrotising fasciitis provides a comprehensive overview of epidemiology, clinical presentation, microbiology, and surgical management. The study highlights the importance of early clinical suspicion and multidisciplinary care, clarifying differences between pediatric and adult cases and underscoring risks of morbidity despite lower fatality in children.

Based on the limited available publications at present, her strengths lie in rigorous literature synthesis, critical appraisal of clinical data, and translation of findings into practical recommendations. Her work supports improved recognition and timely intervention in severe pediatric infections, contributing to better-informed clinical decision-making.

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